World mourns death of Pope Francis

The Catholic Church entered a special season of mourning on Monday, remembering Pope Francis, who died at 88, a day after appearing at Easter Sunday services.

Legacy of late Pope Francis

Notre Dame Global Affairs Professor Scott Appleby joins Good Day Seattle following Pope Francis' death.

Pope Francis dies at 88: Reaction pours in

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died at 88. The Vatican confirmed his death early Monday in an announcement read out by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo. Francis emerged on Easter Sunday — a day before his death — to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square.

Is Pope Benedict still alive?

Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.

How many popes have there been?

Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.